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Lorna Myers on Jan 13th, 2021 in
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A few weeks ago, I was contacted by one of the leaders in the field of research of Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES); he proposed a project to several professionals in the field of PNES focusing on a topic that is often overlooked not only in PNES but in many other conditions and a variety of clinical settings. He stated that he had the sense that this emotional state may play an important role in the...
Posted by
Lorna Myers on Oct 28th, 2020 in
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Let’s first answer: What is alexithymia?
Basically, it means, not having words for emotions (a=not having, lexi=word, thymia=emotion) or in other words, having a hard time identifying and describing feelings. In psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), it is quite common to have some degree of alexithymia. By the way, alexithymia can also occur in individuals who do not suffer from PNES or functional...
Posted by
Lorna Myers on Aug 26th, 2020 in
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In recent months, I have been asked by a few patients who have been diagnosed with PNES (dissociative seizures) whether it is safe to wear a mask with PNES.
On one hand, it is becoming obligatory to wear masks in some states. We have all seen those signs that say: “If you come into this store, you must wear a mask or you will not be served.” On the other, some patients have mentioned that wearing a mask...
Posted by
Lorna Myers on Mar 17th, 2020 in
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We have all been asked to practice something called “social distancing” which means keeping at least 6 feet from others and avoiding (as of today) being in a group of 10 people. Schools, churches, public buildings, restaurants, gyms, etc. have all been closed for this purpose and now, many of us are stuck at home without our usual daily routine to keep us occupied. Basically, we are to be cooped up for at...
Posted by
Lorna Myers on Dec 2nd, 2019 in
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This poem was written by a young adult living with the effects of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Through this poem she communicates to others what her experience is like. Perhaps these words may resonate with you too.
ITS BLINKING
I SEE A BIG FLASH
IM MY HEAD
YOU FALL WITH A SPLASH
YOU COME SO UNEXPECTED
SOMETIMES YOU MAKE ME FEEL PROTECTED
BUT I CAN GET...